FHA Collections Policy Changes Delayed

This spring there will be many changes affecting the FHA mortgage program. As of April 9, 2012, the Upfront MIP will increase to 1.75% for loans with a 3.5% down payment; and 1.2% for loans with a 5% down payment. The maximum loan amount is still determined by county statistics. You can check for the limit for your county by going to the HUD website County Loan Amounts.

Good news for home buyers that have not made their purchase if they have a collection on their credit report. There was to be a significant change in policy regarding outstanding collections including medical bills. These changes will now go into effect in July. If this applies to you, talk with your mortgage professional on how this will impact your ability to purchase a home using an FHA mortgage.

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